shǒu yèdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to preserve one's heritage / to defend the accomplishments of previous generations / to carry on the good work / to keep one's business going
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

守業 守业 [shou3 ye4] /to preserve one's heritage/to defend the accomplishments of previous generations/to carry on the good work/to keep one's business going/

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守业
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